Weigela middendorffiana

Weigela middendorffiana
Middendorff weigela
Middendorff weigela
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 1-1.5m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1-1.5m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
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BLOOMING TIME | June - July |
LOCATION | full to partial sun |
SOIL TYPE | any (acidic to alkaline) |
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | tolerates (but does not demand) wet ground |
USDA zone (lowest) | 5 (down to -29°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
Middendorff weigela is a small shrub, native to lower parts of Russia, northern China, and various areas of Korea and Japan. It does not usually flower as profusely as common weigela but has larger blooms of a colour that is unique for this species. The first mention about its sale in England dates back to 1850’s.
Middendorff weigela makes pale yellow, broadly funnel-shaped flowers with a distinct orange throat. They are up to 4cm long, lightly scented, and bloom from late spring until midsummer. After that pruning is recommended – cut off flowering branches by at least two thirds to encourage growth of new twigs that will flower in the following season. Leaves are light to mid green, broadly oval, pointed, and deciduous.
Weigelas thrive in semi-fertile, slightly moist soil, preferably in full sun. They can take heavy and compacted soil, too, but will need more time to grow nice. Hardy to some -29°C (USDA zone 5) but not suitable for outdoor pots (risk of drying out in winter).
Last update: 17-01-2013
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